We have never even spoken to each other but they do things that aggravate my family. They are loud and disrespectful not to mention their kids get into our mail box. Can you put a restraining order on a neighbor just because you don't like them or does there have to be some sort of threat involved?
2007-08-31 01:41:25 · 9 answers · asked by Liz T 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
No.
When you file a restraining order, you have to go to court and tell the judge why you are requesting the order. "We don't like each other" would not be acceptable to most, if not all judges.
However, if their children are tampering with your mail, you can call the US Postal Inspector and report them. Mail tampering is a Federal Crime.
2007-08-31 02:08:01 · answer #1 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Part 1: The Differences Between OFPs and HROs
Orders For Protection (OFPs) and Harassment Restraining Orders (HROs) are terms often used interchangeably by the general public. There are actually important differences between these legal documents. Filing a restraining order can be one of the most important things you can do to move toward a safe life.
OFPs and HROs are court documents against your abuser, rapist, stalker, or assailant. The documents order the perpetrator to stay away from you and spell out penalties if they violate the order. OFPs and HROs give you some powerful friends. Both are an order from a judge (representing The People) to your perpetrator. If the perp violates the order, then it is not just your problem any more. The entire power structure of the county rises up to enforce the order and protect you.
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From reading this , I can see that neither one applies to your case. Not yet, that is.
2007-08-31 01:53:25 · answer #2 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think so, I believe that there has to be a threat. You might have something with the Mail thought. That is a federal offence to get into someone elses mail box. Check with the police.
2007-08-31 01:46:39 · answer #3 · answered by bildymooner 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the answers above are good- my neighbor put restraining order on neighbor & it was funny cause order said 50ft & that was pretty much to the property line. no incident involved like in your case, just alot of little annoyances
2007-08-31 01:51:37 · answer #4 · answered by jennie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you try actually speaking to each other before resorting to legal action? Wouldn't you feel sort of silly saying "I need a restraining order because that person I've never talked to annoys me"?
2007-08-31 01:47:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there is much you can do about them being rude neighbors. BUT, messing with someones mail is a FEDERAL offense. Call your post master and file a report.
2007-08-31 01:53:50 · answer #6 · answered by Rocketmaniac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the Post Office. It is a Federal offense to tamper with someone's mail. You can always have the Post Office go talk to them, not you. Ask the postal employee to please act as if he saw the kids in your mailbox. Otherwise, the whole dislike will just escalate.
2007-08-31 01:47:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. They have to pose a threat to you or your family. Annoying doesn't cover it.
2007-08-31 01:48:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can try
2007-08-31 02:52:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋